Olympic Range
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Olympic Range remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 8 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#424C44
LRV
6.70
Olympic Range's Color Strip
Olympic Range is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Foxhall Green and Forestwood. The strip spans from Thunder Gray at the lightest end to Palm Leaf at the deepest. Strip 278 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Olympic Range in Real Rooms
Olympic Range has a low LRV of 6.7 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a home office, misc and kitchen cabinets.
1 Home Office Photo
To create a "library" feel in your home office, use Olympic Range on both the walls and the built-in shelving. This monochromatic approach creates a sophisticated, academic atmosphere that makes the room feel like a true destination for thought.
A home office painted in Olympic Range promotes calm concentration.
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6 Misc Photos
Observe the use of Olympic Range on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.
Hallway wall paneling in Olympic Range creates architectural drama.
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1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
Olympic Range cabinets paired with a matching backsplash create a "monolith" look that is incredibly popular in contemporary design. It's a bold, seamless approach that makes the kitchen feel integrated into the home's overall architecture.
Kitchen cabinets painted in Olympic Range create a sophisticated, modern look.
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Coordinating Colors
Alabaster reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 7), opening up a space where Olympic Range encloses it.
At LRV 84 vs 7, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
Oyster Bay reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 7), opening up a space where Olympic Range encloses it.
Trim Color
Alabaster reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 7), opening up a space where Olympic Range encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 8 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 8 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 7 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 7 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Enchant reflects far more light (LRV 59 vs 7), opening up a space where Olympic Range encloses it.
Radiant Lilac reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 7), opening up a space where Olympic Range encloses it.
Veri Berri reflects far more light (LRV 21 vs 7), opening up a space where Olympic Range encloses it.
At LRV 73 vs 7, Spangle is decisively the brighter choice.
Baroness reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 7), opening up a space where Olympic Range encloses it.
A 6-point LRV gap (13 vs 7) makes Vigorous Violet the marginally brighter of the two.
Grape Harvest reads slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lighter Colors
With LRVs of 7 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 21 vs 7, Taiga is decisively the brighter choice.
A 7-point LRV gap (14 vs 7) makes Succulent the marginally brighter of the two.
Rookwood Blue Green reflects far more light (LRV 22 vs 7), opening up a space where Olympic Range encloses it.
At LRV 22 vs 7, Gallery Green is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
With LRVs of 7 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.